KJV ORIGINAL
Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, his strength is in his hips and lower back, and his power is in the muscles of his stomach.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing the incredible physical strength of a mighty creature, emphasizing how powerfully built it is.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's speech to Job describing the behemoth, a massive and powerful creature that demonstrates God's creative might. God is using this description to humble Job and show him the limits of human understanding compared to God's wisdom and power. The detailed description of the creature's physical strength serves to illustrate God's supreme authority over all creation.
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